The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar was bought by a collector in the U.S. who wishes to remain anonymous, Boston-based RR Auction said in a statement
By: AP | Boston |
September 29, 2021 10:30:14 am
A 1965 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar played by Johnny Ramone. The guitar sold at auction for more than $900,000, the auctioneer said. (Photo Nikki Brickett/RR Auction via AP)
The guitar played by Johnny Ramone on all 15 Ramones albums and at nearly 2,000 live performances by the rock band sold at auction over the weekend for more than $900,000, the auctioneer said Monday.
The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar was bought by a collector in the U.S. who wishes to remain anonymous, Boston-based RR Auction said in a statement.
Ramone, whose real name was John Cummings, bought the guitar to replace his original blue Ventures II, which was stolen, according to RR Auction.